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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudacanthicus Histrix

Pseudacanthicus histrix Valenciennes, 1840
Max Length
90 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
67.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pseudacanthicus Histrix (Pseudacanthicus histrix) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 90 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudacanthicus histrix
Authority
Valenciennes, 1840
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
90 cm
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
67.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudacanthicus Histrix is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudacanthicus Histrix is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Negro and lower Amazon River basins, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
90cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
67.00/100
High vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1840

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